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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
First wine for me from this producer ... and certainly not the last. The Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2011 is a lovely forward effort. In the bouquet expressive yellow orchard fruit .. hints of oak and gun powder supported by a nice minerality. On the palate fine weight .. focused yet somewhat openly …
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The Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de la Bussiere 2012 from Roumier is delightfully forward and surprisingly accessible. The bouquet offer both red and dark fruits .. very open and extrovert for a young Roumier ... transparent with a lovely earthy minerality. On the palate rich and quite weighty with some …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Morey Clos de la Bussiere 2012
The Chambolle Les Combottes 2012 from Roumier is surprisingly forward and accessible. The bouquet offer quite expressive primarily red fruit .. notes of strawberries, redcurrant, pomegranate .. spiced by a lovely Chambolle minerality. On the palate very expressive and lightfooted for a Roumier ... …
[Read more...] about Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle Les Combottes 2012
The 1962 Drouhin Pommard Les Boucherotte is still very fresh and vibrant. In the bouquet deep red fruit - with notes of sous-bois, leather and tar. On the palate deep rather muscular fruit with a fine focusing acidity and balance. The fruit is still fresh and juicy ... impressive at age 52. A …
[Read more...] about Joseph Drouhin, Pommard Les Boucherottes 1962
The Meursault Meix Chaveaux 2010 is a mighty Meursault village. In the nose crisp citrus infused fruit and minerality - slightly floral and quite expressive. On the palate very pure and quite rich and weighty fruit .... long, focused and very concentrated for this level. Impressive balance and …
[Read more...] about Domaine Roulot, Meursault Meix Chaveaux 2010
